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二拜禮 號四十月二十英港香 TUESDAY, DECEMBER

14,

1937.

B+-+$36.00 PER ANNUM

PANAY

IN LADIES'

MILLINERY

We are in receipt of a smart range of ladies' hats in most bécoming shapes and trimmings.

Prico from $9.50 to $21.50

Inspection Invited. WHITEAWAY'S

DEATH ROLL STILL UNKNOWN

British Gunboat's Vigorous U.S. Representation Prepared

Rescue Work Winning Warmest U.S. Thanks

STANDARD OIL COMPANY REPORT SAYS NEARLY 100 MAY BE LOST

There is still no definite estimate of dead, and missing from the U.S.S. Panay, but H.M.S. Bee has been doing splendid work in rescuing many of the American seamen. It is known that there are 54 survivors from the Panay, but it is not certain how many persons were aboard the vessel when she was bombed.

The American Government is taking a very grave view of the case, and it is recalled that the last time an American warship was sunk in peace time it precipitated the Spanish-American war.

Excepting for Capt. Carlson of the Mei On, all on board the three oil tankers which were bombed by Japanese planes on the Yang- tse, are reported safe on board the H.M.S. Bee, according to a tele- gram received by the Standard - Vacuum Oil Company, early this morning.

New York, Dec. 13.

According to a cable from the Standard Vacuum Oil Company's office in Shanghai, the survivors of the Panay are reported to number only 54 out of an estimated total of 150 aboard.

-The-message-adds-that-four-United-States-gunboats- left Kiukiang at daylight for the scene and the Japanese were reported to be sending gunboats and large seaplanes to assist.

It is reported that 18 Japanese bombers and pursuit planes participated in the attack upon the Panay and the oil tankers.-Reuter.

54 Survivora In Mission

It is unconfrmably learned that 54 survivors from U.S.S. Panay are safe? nshore at a mission.

In distress were n

aboard.

Noted Writer Badly Hurt

elan's mate, Thomas Coleman, sea-: man, John Dirhofer, seaman, Joseph Among the men from the three Graves, gunner's mate, James Mar- Socony steamers picked up are: shall of Collier's magazine, C. C. Vines Messrs. Sherwood, Pickering, Goldie, from Roanoke, Virginia, who 15 Jergenson, Mendyard and Binsino. connected with the B.A.T.

These names may be incorrectly Fireman John

Hodges

and spelled. Machinist's Mate William Hoyle are travelling overland in an attempt to reach Wuhu from Hohslen.

Rescued On Beo

Hankow, Dec. 14.

NANKING RETREAT ORDERED-

Fall Came After Stout Defence

No Thought Of Surrender

BIG SHIPS may comE EAST

Licut.-Com. R.. T. II. Fletcher, Labour M.P., intends to suggest that the battlecruisers Hood and Repulse and battle- ships Malaya and Barham he sent to Chinese waters in view of the present tension. Above, H.M.S. Repulse cuts through wiki weather on a North Sea mission.

ADEQUACY OF

H. K. DEFENCES IS QUESTIONED

Inskip Says Problem Reviewed Constantly

London, Dec. 13.

In the House of Commons to-day, Lieut-Commander R. T. H. Fletcher (Lab.) asked when was the last joint inquiry-by-representatives of the three-defence Services. into the question of the defence of Hongkong, and if the Minister for Defence was satisfied that the British forces there were sufficient for the defence of the Colony, having regard to the existing state of affairs in the Far East.

Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for Defence replied that. British defended ports overseas, including Hongkong, were kept constantly under review by an appropriate sub- committee of the Imperial Defence Committee, on which withstanding intensive Japanese at-all of the three Services were represented. tacks for one week, were yesterday. ordered by Generalissimo Clitung|==== Kai-shek to withdraw,

Shanghai, Dec. 14. Chinese defenders of Nanking, after

be continued,

NATION TREATS PANAY BOMBING WITH CAUTION

Borah Sees Nothing In Incident To Call For Any Drastic Action

BUT PITTMAN DECLARES

IT IS INTOLERABLE

Washington, Dec. 13.

Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State,. has prepared vigorous representations to be presented to Japan regard. ing the sinking of the U.S.S. Panay in the Yangtse on Sunday. Mr. Hull heki conference with a group of Far eastern advisers before drafting his protest.

There is no indication at present whether the re- presentations will include demands for indemnity covering the cost of the Panay and suitable compensation for the casualties involved.

Before despatching his note Mr. Hull is expected to confer with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

DEMANDS SWIFT APOLOGY

Washington Press Impatient Of Procrastination

vicability of reinforcing due Grudging Excuses

the China Squadron had recently been consider- ed, and was it not desirable to have come capital ships in these waters ati present.

Will Not Do

Washington, Dec. 13. Sir Thomas Inskip suggested that

A warning to Japan to make her Lieut-Comdr. Fletcher give notice of apology for the Panay incident whole- the quesilon as he did similarly to heartedly and speedy in given by the the question whether the strengthen- Conservative newspaper. the Wa- ing of the China Squadron had not ashington Star, which says there will direct bearing on the defence of Hongkong.

on

Pansy

It was stated at the White House to-day that the Government's polley _with_reference to the sinking of the

would be decided оп national, patriotic basis, with the complete absence of any political consideration. President Roosevelt is represented as being hopeful that the American people and the press would give him their understanding support,

Later.

President Roosevelt's message and the Governinent's demands have been transmitted to the Japanese Ambas- nator by Mr. Cordell Hull, who told the Ambassador that the President was "deeply shocked and concerned by the news of the indiscriminate bombing of American and other

und requests the Emperor to be so advised."

non-Chinese vessels in the Yangtse,

Ready For Emergency

Mr. Stephen Early, Assistant Secretary to the President, who made (Continued on Page 4.)

STOP PRESS

CASUALTY FIGURES UNALTERED

The United States Ambassador has expressed to United Press heartfelt appreciation for the assistance

The withdrawal was carried out rendered by H.M.S. Bee, declaring

in an orderly manner and completed

QUESTIONS Among the wounded picked up shortly before yesterday evening, the immediate despatch of the Beef and her readiness to help Americans by HM.S. Bee following the when the Japanese forces claimed to

ON S'HAI have blessing, since destruction of the Panay and

"completely occupied" the for there were no American ships in the Standard Oil Company vessels, is

mer capital. vicinity.--Unlied Press.

The fall of Nanking came exactly Mr. James Marshall, it is learned four months to the day since the out-

SITUATION Shanghai, Dec. 14.

from the naval authorities here break of the hostilities in the Shung- H.M.S. Bee has sent

wireless this morning. He is the well- area. message that she has rescued seven

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in

Eden Explains Japan

be little disposition on tlie mrt of the U.S.S. known American writer whose a statement regarding the withdrawal morc Survivors from the

United States to wait as long us Bri- Panay, all of whom are now safely work in Collier's Weekly have of Chinese troops from Nanking,

Demand To House

inin did for an explanation of the STATEMENT CHEERED been so widely read and quoted. states that this does not

materially

Japanese bombing of her Ambassador, They are John Bonkoski, gunner' He is seriously wounded in the affect the polley of the National Gov-

Mr. Anthony Eden, in a reply to or to be content with as grudging and London, Dec. 13. mate, Raymond Browning.

ernment to resist the Japanese troops electri-neck.

a question by Mr. Clement Attice, half-hearted an apology on London Lieut-Commander R. T. II. Fletcher detalled the triple bomb attack to the bitter end. The

was willing to accept. evacuation (Lab.) asked a question in the House the concentrations of British mer- The sinking of the Panay and the was undertaken then the Chinese pasillons whereby demands the Shanghai Municipal companied by the warships Cricket consequences if Japan, by falling order to streng of Commons to-day in regard to the chant shipping, which was acoll tankers can have only deplorable wat of cesistance may effectively Council had received from the Japan and Scarab between Nanking and adequately to atone for her mis-

ese military authorities.

Wuhu. Fortunately, said the Foreign demeanour, adds arrogance to the Continuing Resistance Mr. Anthony Eden, in a written Secretary, no hit was registered and injury.

the British warships opened fire in

To tolerate with no reported marauders who

Shanghai, Dec. 14. such conduet by The statement points out that since reply, said he was informed that on ilo seat of the National Government December 3 Japanese representativo return (Cheers)

The original figure of 54 survivors were now pulling There wero further In-

of the Panny disaster has hitherto not China to sword and flame would be has been removed from Nunking, the handed to the Commissioner of the result.

cidents at Wuhu where there were

been altered. The United Staten H.M.S. Bee has requested the Japanese authorities to provide safe The official list of rescued menfcance. The Chinese army's fighting ment indicating that the Japanese Warships. H.M.S. Ladybird, while to stamp with approval Japan's whole Embassy understands there were 70

city has no further military signif- Shanghai Municipal Police a state- cid

aboard the Panay, comprising 04 conduct, although the whereabouts a of

members of the crew, six Chinese, of the two men are unknown-Bonkowski, gunner's mate; R. L. accordance with that plan the troops to take independent netion in the had been machine-gunned, was frodol lawlessness, Reuter,

on by a field gun battery. ment without previous notice to

"LE TEMPS CRITICAL and 16 foreign civillons, mostly news- Browning, electrician's mate; Thomas) at Narilting have been ordered to Settlement

Council the

papermen. The Ladybird, said Mr. Eden, rendered Coleman,

ituation Jwithdraw to new positions where the pharmacist's mate;

Paris, Dec. 13.

The crews of the entire Standard Dirnhofer, seaman; Joseph Graves, they will continue the resistance, It necessary. The Council referred sustained four direct hits, and he

"If the facts as related by telegrams Oil concentration comprise altogther gunner's mate; C. C. Vines, D. A. T. No information is available regard the matter to the Consular body deeply regretted to report

naval rating was killed. There were from the Far East are true, they des- six foreigners and 161 Chinese, Co.: Jim Marshal, Collier's Weekly.ing the routes the withdrawing army which, Mr. Eden understood, is now several other unities, including the cribe an illegal action which could Carrying doctors and loaded with the United States Government re-

took, but it is presumed the bulk of communicating with the Japanese Flag Captain. The same battery hnd not be allowed in any organised medical supplies, t three-motored Jolin Hodge and W. T. Doyle are the troops went up river by boats authorities. Kards the Yangtse scuttlings, not-believed to have gone over-land In an and launches.

been fring on merchant ships and at society or civilised state" says Le Japanese plane hopped off for withstanding the profuse

Licut-Comdr. apologies effort to reach Wuhu, and the British

Fletcher asked least one British merchantman was Tempe in a leader dealing with the Hohsien from Shanghai this morning.

Japanese attacks on foreign already tendered by every ap-have requested information from the

Handful Still, Fighting through what channel His Majesty's hit.

"The latest Incidents at

Kanking propriate Japanese authority, can be Japanese authorities as to their where-

Government communicates with the gauget by the following points which abouts-United Press.

are of a particularly grave nature as Fighting desperately to stem the Shanghat Municipal Council with were made to Reuter by a competent

it is a question of real acts of hostility Japanese attacks, a small force, of regard to nellon it considers the

against British and American war- authority this evening.

Chinese troops is understood to have Council should take with regard to United States warship has been sunk ever, with parallel.

Hirohilo are circumstances rarely, it been left at Nanking when the main the demands formulated, and their was also fired on but not hit. slips without any provocation

body of the army withdrew. These netion taken by the Japanese military The Senior Naval Officer landed and their part. It is understandable that in peace timo by a so-called friendly

strongly protested to the seniorja warlike act against the gunboat Power since the sinking of the battle-is amazed at Mr. Saite's frank ad- waterfront district between the wall- the Council as

3. The United States Government were still holding Halakwan, the

troops, it was reported last night, authorities.

(Continued on Page 4) Panay should cause the greatest con- ship Maine, which precipitated the mission

Mr. Eden, in a written reply, enld

cern in Washington." on International Spanish-American War.

that the Japanese know ed city and the Yangtse, but unless organisation and any advice of the Consul in Shanghal. Conversely, if where the American vessels 2. The President's personat inter- located and that bence, in

were they alipped out last night, they will nature indicated would be vention and message to Emperor

the be in a very precarious position 10-municated to it collectively by the it would refer to the Consular body to believe the incidents were pre- (Continued on Page 4.)

(Continued on Page 4.)

| Consular body through the, sentar 1jhrough the senior Consul.-Reuter,

Router.

Grave View Taken

Washington, Dec. 13. The extreme gravity with which

1. This is the first Occasion

com-the

that 0

ALSO FIRED ON

H.M.S. Dee, which arrived shortly

Council desired such advice

on

PREMEDITATED ACT57 The leader adds that there li monson

(Continued on Page-4)

-Heuter.

FALMOUTH ARRIVES

HMS. Falmouth, with Admiral Sir Charles Little Commander-in- Chlef of the China Fleet; arrived in Hongkong at 7:15 am-to-day from Shaoghal.

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